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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1549964.015 - Us Intermodal
Inspection Information - Office: Corpus Christi Area Office
Site Address:
Us Intermodal
12101 Jim Young Way
Laredo, TX 78045
Mailing Address:
20635 Abbey Woods Court North, Frankfort, IL 60423
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 811412/Appliance Repair and Maintenance
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/25/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/15/2022
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1801701 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $14,502 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,502 |
| Current Penalty | $14,502 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,502 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001A | Serious | 19100147 C04 II | 02/14/2022 | 03/11/2022 | $14,502 | $14,502 | $0 | 03/10/2022 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100147 C04 II B | 02/14/2022 | 03/11/2022 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 03/10/2022 | W - Empr Withdrew |
Investigation Summary
At 3:45 p.m. on August 23, 2021, an employee was repairing a semi-truck trailer. A coworker was operating a tow truck backing up the trailer when the employee became caught between the trailer and the truck (fifth wheel area). The employee was killed instantly after being decapitated.
Keywords: Automotive Repair, Backing Up, Caught Between, Communication, Decapitated, Face, Head, Inexperience, Mechanic, Misjudgment, Misjudgment of Hazardous Situation, Motor Vehicle, Repair, Struck Against, Tow Truck, Trailer, Training, Truck Driver
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1549964.015 | 20 | M | Fatality |